ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF NETWORK

ADVANTAGES  DISADVANTAGES  •       Easy Communication and Speed q  People can communicate efficiently by using a network such as emails, instant messaging, telephony, video conferencing, chat rooms, etc. •       Breakdowns and Possible Loss of Resources q  Breakdown of the whole network due to an issue of the server may lead to loss of important data of the server. •       Ability to Share Files, Data and Information q  It can benefit large organizations to maintain their data in an organized manner and facilitate access for desired people •       Expensive to Build   q  Building a network  for large scale organizations are very pricey especially to buy and replace cables and other hardware •       Sharing Hardware q  By sharing hardware it can reduce the cost of purchasing hardware because there’s no need to have individual  hardware such as printer for each and every computer in the company. •       Bandwidth Issues q  Heavy users who consume a lot more bandwidth will affect other users.